Goal 10 : Reduced Inequalities
Why does this goal matter?
Social exclusion weakens the social and economic development of a society. Reducing inequalities can be achieved by promoting an environment in which equal opportunities are encouraged, thereby enabling individuals to reach their full potential.
What are this goal’s targets?
REDUCE INCOME INEQUALITIES
By 2030, progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average
PROMOTE UNIVERSAL SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL INCLUSION
By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status
ENSURE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND END DISCRIMINATION
Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard
ADOPT FISCAL AND SOCIAL POLICIES THAT PROMOTE EQUALITY
Adopt policies, especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality
IMPROVED REGULATION OF GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS
Improve the regulation and monitoring of global financial markets and institutions and strengthen the implementation of such regulations
ENHANCED REPRESENTATION FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Ensure enhanced representation and voice for developing countries in decision-making in global international economic and financial institutions in order to deliver more effective, credible, accountable and legitimate institutions
RESPONSIBLE AND WELL-MANAGED MIGRATION POLICIES
Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies
SPECIAL AND DIFFERENTIAL TREATMENT FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Implement the principle of special and differential treatment for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, in accordance with World Trade Organisation agreements
ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AND INVESTMENT IN LEAST DEVELOPED
Encourage official development assistance and financial flows, including foreign direct investment, to States where the need is greatest, in particular least developed countries, African countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their national plans and programmes
REDUCE TRANSACTION COSTS FOR MIGRANT REMITTANCES
By 2030, reduce to less than 3 per cent the transaction costs of migrant remittances and eliminate remittance corridors with costs higher than 5 per cent